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The latest running and marathon news from around the world. FatMarathoner covers race results, gear launches, shoe and watch updates, race announcements and running industry news, reported by a veteran marathoner and running journalist with over a decade on the roads.
TL;DR The Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon has been officially awarded the prestigious IAU Golden Label Certificate by the International Association of Ultrarunners. This elite certification recognizes the event’s world-class standards following its successful 2026 edition. Alongside the milestone, organizers have dropped the complete schedule, entry fees and ballot dates for the 2027 race weekend. … Read more
🔍 Trademark Filed Garmin registers official ‘Muscle Battery’ trademark · Silicon valley updates signal native muscle oxygen hardware ecosystem 📅 Last updated: June 2025 · Source: USPTO Trademark Filing Ever pushed through a workout feeling fine on paper — heart rate steady, pace solid — only to have your legs just stop working? That disconnect … Read more
In the endurance running community, performance tracking usually revolves around visible metrics like split times, VO2 max and weekly mileage. However, massive new health data from an artificial intelligence screening platform suggests that critical internal health markers—including blood pressure stability and systemic inflammation—are shifting silently long before physical symptoms appear. A new health analysis conducted … Read more
For years, the fitness community has focused heavily on internal health—tracking heart rates, building endurance and optimizing nutrition. However, a new artificial intelligence study suggests that outdoor athletes, particularly men, might be neglecting a critical aspect of their physical health: their skin. A massive nationwide research project conducted by Ningen Skin Sciences and Auriga Research … Read more
Suunto quietly has a watch that undercuts the Garmin Forerunner 970 by a wide margin, fixes the one thing that used to make Suunto unusable for serious training — heart rate accuracy — and ships to Indian addresses in 1–3 days. The Suunto Race 2 costs ₹57,990 in India, comes with a genuinely class-leading 55-hour … Read more
🔥 Now Live Saucony Triumph 24 hits global retail · Complete material redesign shifts to premium Aliphatic TPU foam The Saucony Triumph 24 has officially landed, bringing the single biggest tech overhaul the franchise has seen in half a decade. Saucony completely ditched the traditional PEBA midsole formulation from last generation, replacing it with an … Read more
Garmin Forerunner 70 India: Price, Specs & Should You Pick It Over the FR170? FM Dispatch · Smartwatches · July 2026 · Delhi, India AR Anurag Rana Founder, FatMarathoner.com. Delhi runner. 10+ years on the road. Daily Garmin user. I cover GPS watches from a runner’s perspective — what the spec sheet says, and what … Read more
Updated — August 25, 2026: Garmin’s Play Harder event has confirmed the Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro today. The Fenix 9 starts at $999.99 globally. The Pro starts at $1,099.99 with titanium case and optional inReach satellite connectivity. India pricing is not yet confirmed. Our Fenix 9 India page has been updated with confirmed … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 The COROS August 2026 Feature Update delivers essential safety, live tracking, and recovery upgrades across the PACE, APEX, VERTIX, and NOMAD families. Moving past simple minor bug fixes, this public release equips marathoners and trail runners with real-time location sharing and enhanced sleep diagnostics for intensive training cycles. ⚡ COROS August … Read more
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the most capable running watch Apple has ever made — and at ₹89,900 in India, it’s also the most expensive. But with dual-frequency GPS, a 42-hour battery, full SpO2 monitoring (no US restrictions in India), and the new Action button that marathon runners love, it makes a serious case … Read more